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Gifts Enjoying



I don’t have much to say today but that we are enjoying this peaceful,beautiful fall day. The kids have been doing a TON of coloring and are excited to have a friend sleeping over tonight.  

I thought I would simply jot down a few gifts based off of Ann Voskamp’s Joy dare template. Today’s “prompt” is Gifts Enjoying:

1.) A lengthy (with only one interruption) shower during nap time.
2.) During my shower, I used the last of the shampoo that my sister forgot/left here from her visit this summer. Every time I walk into the bathroom, I see it and smile, thinking of her.
3.) Pumpkin, Apple and Sugar plum candles that Em and Daddy surprised me with when they went shopping.
4.) Emily and Aiden chatting with each other while doing crafts. So sweet.
5.) Jeans fitting looser than they did three weeks ago! Yay!
6.) Phone conversations with friends. There are so many more now that I’m on FB less.
7.) Plans for the weekend. Always exciting.
8.) Our last Sunday at Fort Fellowship. This one is bittersweet. Sad to say goodbye to old friends and excited to meet new ones.
9.) Christmas shopping. Yesterday I ordered some stocking stuffers for Josh online that are going to be perfect for him!
10.) Christian music. It’s so uplifting
11.) Cleaning the house. I’m so bad at it, but today I've been enjoying it so much! Thankful for that….it’s almost a miracle. {Lol}
12.) Stunning autumn colors on a few remaining trees and blanketing the ground with their beauty.

There are so many things to enjoy and be thankful for! Every moment, every breath is a gift from God.

What are you enjoying today? 

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